negotiators in washington. we ll have the key sticking points as the clock ticks down to a potentially catastrophic default. and later, nine lives. these so-called ghost cats were driven to the brink of ex tecs tinks, but are pouncing back. protects your way of life. yes, sir, it does. announcer: this is the cbs weekend news from chicago with adriana diaz. good evening. all eyes are on capitol hill tonight as the deadline for a possible government default closes in. both president joe biden and house speaker kevin mccarthy insist a deal is close. more on that in a minute. we begin this memorial day weekend at the national mall. thousands are turning out at the poppy wall of honor. the red flowers symbolizes bloodshed and lives lost in service since world war i. there are more than 645,000 flowers lining the wall this year. and as always, many of us are on the move for the holiday weekend. whether by ground or air, travelers are feeling the impact of the economy bo
dressed up as their favorite anime character for fanime-con. that s it for us. cbs tonight holiday getaway. as americans mark the memorial day weekend, 42 million people are away from home and the unofficial start of summer will cost you with rising airfares and higher food prices. there is good news for your wallet. i m shanelle kaul in coney island. why packing up the car could be your best vacation saving strategy. plus, water warnings. as millions head to the boch, we will tell you where to be beware on both coasts. and help wanted. across the country there is a big problem that could impact your safety at both beaches and pools. and also tonight, it s no holiday for debt ceiling